STAKEHOLDER PROFILES FOR SIERRA LEONE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CENTER (SLTTC) PROJECT

1. Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE), Sierra Leone
   Role: Government oversight, accreditation, and policy alignment.
   Mandate: To provide leadership in higher education and technology-based skills development in Sierra Leone.
   Contribution: Facilitation of curriculum approvals, alignment with national skills development goals, and promotion of ICT in education.
2. National Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NCTEVT)
   Role: Regulatory body for TVET institutions.
   Mandate: To standardize and monitor all TVET programs.
   Contribution: Ensures certification, provides training guidelines, and helps in assessing program impact.
3. NADEUM Austria (NGO/NPO) Republic of Austria; Vienna Police Headquarters;Central Association Register: ZVR number 252118075
   Role: International donor agency.
   Mandate: Support development cooperation initiatives with focus on education and innovation.
   Contribution: Potential funder for SLTTC; provides financial resources and technical support for implementation
4. Deutsche Gesellschaft für International Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
   Role: Technical cooperation partner.
   Mandate: Promote sustainable development through vocational training and private sector engagement.
   Contribution: Partnership for industry-relevant training models, technology transfer, and teacher development.
5. Orange Foundation Sierra Leone
   Role: Corporate social responsibility arm of Orange SL.
   Mandate: Improve digital inclusion and youth empowerment.
   Contribution: Provision of digital infrastructure, internet connectivity, and support for ICT labs.
6. Inovation SL
   Role: Local innovation and entrepreneurship support organization.
   Mandate: Foster startups, entrepreneurship, and youth tech programs.
   Contribution: Technical mentoring, incubation, and facilitation of innovation ecosystems.
7. Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers (SLIE)
   Role: Professional body.
   Mandate: Regulate and promote engineering and technical expertise.
   Contribution: Curriculum review, guest lectures, and professional certification support.
8. Local Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
   Role: Grassroots mobilization and support.
   Mandate: Represent community interests and facilitate local engagement.
   Contribution: Outreach to rural communities, mobilization of youth, and feedback on project effectiveness.

This document is part of the stakeholder framework for the Sierra Leone Technology Training Center (SLTTC) project, aimed at creating a collaborative ecosystem for sustainable digital skills development and innovation across Sierra Leone.